US 40 / Pokey Road over FAI 70 EB & WB
PoorBond County, Illinois · At Pocahontas · Structure no. 003001500000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 / Pokey Road over FAI 70 EB & WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 / Pokey Road over FAI 70 EB & WB in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 / Pokey Road over FAI 70 EB & WB built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US 40 / Pokey Road over FAI 70 EB & WB in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 / Pokey Road over FAI 70 EB & WB carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 40 / Pokey Road over FAI 70 EB & WB?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 / Pokey Road over FAI 70 EB & WB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.